Yes, it is the time to be scared and on your guard. It is also the time to be hygienic and on self-quarantine. For pregnant women, this pandemic has become more problematic as now they can’t even go out unless it’s an emergency. As said by Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, “What’s Done Cannot Be Undone,” the virus has already become a pandemic which means the entire world is suffering and it will take time for things to get back to its normal state.
Well, I or you cannot stop the virus but we can certainly self-isolate ourselves to not become a victim of Covid-19. People need to understand the meaning of social distancing so that they do not infect others or get infected by this novel Wuhan Coronavirus.
As a pregnant woman, you need to ensure that you never step out of the house unless it’s a medical emergency. Also, tell your relatives and friends to stay in their homes instead of visiting you. Be in constant touch with your OB-GYN doctor either digitally if not physically and when going out for your doctor’s visit, wear a mask and disposable gloves. You do not have to postpone or skip your ultrasound baby scan clinic’s appointment. You just need to be safe and visit a baby scan clinic which is clean, safe, and near to your house. If you’ve gone outside for your necessary medical check-up, change your outside clothes and take a bath to clean yourself.
Always wash your hands properly and frequently without fail. Viruses are not visible to the human eye so you never know what might be on your hands. So, to be on the safest side, NHS has prescribed to wash hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds. There is a chance that the virus can affect the unborn but we still do not have plenty shreds of evidence so it’s better to never take the risk. Generally, symptoms of Coronavirus in most cases are fever, shortness of breath, dry cough. Some people also had no symptoms but still tested positive while some people were positive with no travel history to the Covid-19 affected countries.
Finally, do not believe in rumours and take your news and knowledge from trusted sites, like WHO and NHS. Stay at home to fight Coronavirus and be ready to welcome your precious baby to this world!